Stupid question, I guess, but I was watching my new WZ bootleg DVDs (literally EVERYTHING that involves that guy's music and television, along with a bunch of taped concerts), and it kind of popped into my NyQuil battered brain.

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No, that's not good enough, man!

He must have been trying to say something!

Something about seafaring discipline, I think.

Bob Dylan wrote:

Well my ship's been split to splinters and it's sinking fastI'm drownin' in the poison, got no future, got no pastBut my heart is not weary, it's light and it's freeI've got nothin' but affection for all those who've sailed with me

Bob Dylan wrote:

I was riding on the MayflowerWhen I thought I spied some landI yelled for Captain ArabI have yuh understandWho came running to the deckSaid, "Boys, forget the whaleLook on over yonderCut the enginesChange the sailHaul on the bowline"We sang that melodyLike all tough sailors doWhen they are far away at sea

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With Bob covering him, you know a couple of bucks in royalties made their way to Warren Zevon's bank account, at a time when his family could use it. God love Bob - he's a stand-up guy in many ways, no matter what other things he's capable of. Dave Van Ronk pointed out that "Bobby" went over to visit Woody when Woody had been basically abandoned by people waiting for him to die so they could worship him; as far as Van Ronk was concerned, that wiped out a lot of "Bobby's" record-stealing and other bad behavior. A real mixed bag, like many of us, but ultimately a mensch where it counts. No wonder Jakob admires and respects his Dad..

Stupid question, I guess, but I was watching my new WZ bootleg DVDs (literally EVERYTHING that involves that guy's music and television, along with a bunch of taped concerts), and it kind of popped into my NyQuil battered brain.

I don't want to be rude, but what an odd question.

EDIT: I feel my original post was too harsh, especially as I didn't explain anything! I just thought it was an odd question as Dylan has covered hundreds of songs, surely the main reason is because he likes the particular song!? Also, as mentioned above, Dylan has covered quite a few Zevon songs, so why not ask about them?

Like I said, sorry, I feel my first post was a bit silly - it happens to the best of us!

Bob visited Zevon while he was in the recording studio after he heard of his cancer. Dylan had never met Zevon before but showed up to share some words with him. He gave him tickets to a show and said he'd be playing a few of his songs in upcoming shows.

Bob visited Zevon while he was in the recording studio after he heard of his cancer. Dylan had never met Zevon before but showed up to share some words with him. He gave him tickets to a show and said he'd be playing a few of his songs in upcoming shows.

Bob visited Zevon while he was in the recording studio after he heard of his cancer. Dylan had never met Zevon before but showed up to share some words with him. He gave him tickets to a show and said he'd be playing a few of his songs in upcoming shows.

Yes, it does, actually. I'm not exactly clear on all the details of the process, but basically artists are required to keep track of what songs they cover and submit a list at intervals (yearly?) to (I think) the venues, which in turn pay a fee to ASCAP or BMI, who ensure that royalties are paid to the artists whose work was covered. Or something like that. I think.

Yes, it does, actually. I'm not exactly clear on all the details of the process, but basically artists are required to keep track of what songs they cover and submit a list at intervals (yearly?) to (I think) the venues, which in turn pay a fee to ASCAP or BMI, who ensure that royalties are paid to the artists whose work was covered. Or something like that. I think.

Yes, it does, actually. I'm not exactly clear on all the details of the process, but basically artists are required to keep track of what songs they cover and submit a list at intervals (yearly?) to (I think) the venues, which in turn pay a fee to ASCAP or BMI, who ensure that royalties are paid to the artists whose work was covered. Or something like that. I think.

Cool, never knew that. Thanks for the info.

Here is a little more info: ASCAP and BMI monitor the top 200 grossing acts according to Pollstar magazine and pay out based upon the number of times a song appears in the set lists of the people covered. ASCAP and BMI only cover the US. With other countries it depends on the local administrator in that country. ASCAP and BMI pay on a quarterly basis and their payments are based on the amount of times the tune was played nine months previous to the payout. I do not think Bob meant this as a source of revenue for Zevon more of as a tribute and support.

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